Deal Alert: New York to Palm Springs From $132 Round-Trip
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Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. However, if you're using the American Express Platinum Card, you'll need to book directly with the airline or through Amex Travel portal to get 5x MR points. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz or Expedia’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to get the time away from work or family.
Dreading the long, gray winters that are all too typical in the Northeast? Look no further — JetBlue is offering incredible fares on transcon flights between New York (JFK) and sunny, hot Palm Springs, California (PSP) from just $132 round-trip (and nonstop), valid for flights between now and March 2017. This presents a great opportunity to use some TrueBlue points as well, with roundtrip flights pricing out to 7,800 points + $11.20 in taxes and fees. Plus, if you book by November 14 and travel between November 10 and January 14, 2017, you'll receive a 15% rebate on award bookings. But wait — it gets better. If you have the JetBlue Plus Card, you'll receive an additional 10% rebate, meaning you're going to save a total of 25% on a points redemption.
Since these fares are so cheap, it also presents a fantastic opportunity to take advantage of the $100 Visa Infinite airfare credit, available to those who have the Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card. If you were to book these flights with this discount, you'd be looking at paying just $82 per person on a round-trip, nonstop transcontinental flight. Not too shabby!
Airline: JetBlue
Route: JFK — PSP
Cost: $132 round-trip in economy
Dates: December — March 2017
Booking Link: Orbitz or Expedia
Pay With: The Platinum Card from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
New York (JFK) to Palm Springs (PSP) for $132 round-trip in January:
New York (JFK) to Palm Springs (PSP) for $132 round-trip in March:
New York (JFK) to Palm Springs (PSP) for 7,800 points + $11.20 round-trip in March:
Maximize Your Purchase
Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Platinum Card (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express Premier Rewards Gold or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
H/T: The Flight Deal
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